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Posted on 31 October 2013 12:45
The host turned to flesh For those who seek evidence for the existence of God look no further than the small Italian town of Lanciano and the miracle which took place there in the 8 century. One day while saying Mass, a Basilian monk who had been having serious doubts about the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, witnessed an incredible miracle along with his 100-strong congregation. During the prayer of consecration, while he held up the host, he started to visibly shake and turning to face the congregation he said, |
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Posted on 31 October 2013 12:35
Health Warning: this event will be detrimental to the health of those who are convinced the Catholic Church is either dead or in terminal decline in Scotland! This Saturday sees the return of Nightfever to the city of Glasgow. If you haven't yet experienced this uplifting event then you must take a little time out of your Saturday night to pop into St Aloysius Church on Rose Street (just off Sauchiehall Street ). (Click here for a map) The Church will be plunged into darkness except for the runway of candles the length of the centre aisle leading all the way up to the altar where the main attraction, Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, waits for his children to approach. |
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Posted on 31 October 2013 12:23
Taken from today's Gospel (Luke 13:31-35) ‘Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you that kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often have I longed to gather your children, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you refused! So be it! Your house will be left to you. Yes, I promise you, you shall not see me till the time comes when you say: ‘Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord!’ After a few days focusing on the letters of St Paul today we turn back to the words of Jesus in the Gospel. |
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Posted on 30 October 2013 13:10
In a frank interview to a local broadcaster, the 2013 Miss World Megan Lynn Young (pictured), revealed a number of truths about her own beliefs on some of the most important topics in our world today. In an interview likely to send shockwaves throughout an increasingly secular western world, 23 year old Miss Young from the Philippines boldly expressed her firm belief that abortion is wrong and that sex is something sacred to the sacrament of marriage. When asked about the subject of abortion, Miss Young stated, "Abortion is wrong. |
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Posted on 30 October 2013 12:50
At last we have a Christian radio broadcast based in Scotland! Radio Alba seeks to bring morning prayers (including school prayers) to the nation, to focus on good news stories, and also provide opportunities for reflection on topics of interests as well as scripture. Broadcasting will start this Friday 1st November (All Saints Day)! Remember to tune in! |
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Posted on 30 October 2013 12:41
From today's reading (Romans 8:26-30): 'The Spirit comes to help us in our weakness. For when we cannot choose words in order to pray properly, the Spirit himself expresses our plea in a way that could never be put into words...' What great comfort we can take from this! St Paul tells us that, even when we struggle to pull together the right words in prayer, the Holy Spirit knows what we mean and will transform it into a language that God will understand. |
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Posted on 29 October 2013 13:38
From today's reading (Romans 8:18-25) 'I think that what we suffer in this life can never be compared to the glory, as yet unrevealed, which is waiting for us.' In this reading St Paul highlights the joy that awaits us in Heaven. It has been said before on this blog that suffering will happen and we are to accept that suffering as part of God's Divine Plan and we must trust that it is for the greater good and part of our own necessary sanctification. St Paul in this reading is putting that suffering in perspective. |
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Posted on 28 October 2013 12:36
Even Jesus has to pray Taken from today’s Gospel (Luke 6:12-16): Jesus went into the hills to pray; and he spent the whole night in prayer to God. Prayer. It’s an interesting thought isn’t it? How often do we actually pray? How do we pray? Where do we pray? There are a lot of materials out there giving us different methods of prayer and putting forward suggestions on how we should pray. Jesus himself gave us the ‘Our Father’ as a means of prayer to God. |
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Anthony Horan: Posted on 25 October 2013 12:10
Our Lady's statue is carried through Glasgow Last night the centre of Glasgow witnessed the joy and splendour of life, wrapped up in a beautiful Rosary, dignified procession, and passionate celebration of the Mass. It was pro-life night and the people of Glasgow took to the streets to spread the Good News of life. Around 300 people were present in George Square and it was evident that numbers were slightly up on last year which was encouraging. The Rosary, led by Father John Keenan of the University of Glasgow and St Patrick’s, Anderston, was a beautiful show of devotion and honour to Our Blessed Mother whose statue, held ably aloft by two young volunteers, looked lovingly over the crowd as it prayed. |
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Posted on 25 October 2013 11:03
From today's Gospel (Luke 12:54-59) ‘when you go to court with your opponent, try to settle with him on the way, or he may drag you before the judge and the judge hand you over to the bailiff and the bailiff have you thrown into prison. I tell you, you will not get out till you have paid the very last penny.’ Is holding a grudge something we find easy to do? It’s probably fair to say that we have held a grudge at some point in our lives, we may even be holding a grudge right now. |
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